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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 3Pt. 2Ch. 9Art. 3§ 38506 Park Land Abandonment Sale

§ 38506 Park Land Abandonment Sale

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§ 38506 Park Land Abandonment Sale

Key Takeaways

  • •If no one has a good reason to stop it, the government can decide to close a park.
  • •They can sell the park land if they want to.
  • •This rule was added a long time ago, in 1953.

Example

Imagine there's an old park in your town that almost no one uses anymore.

If the town leaders listen to everyone's complaints and still think it's a good idea, they can close the park and sell the land to someone else.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 38506 Park Land Abandonment Sale

If all objections are overruled, the legislative body has jurisdiction to order all or any portion of the park abandoned and the land sold. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 170.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 38501 Park Land Abandonment Rules
  • § 50052 Claiming Unclaimed Local Funds
  • § 8191 Low-Income Housing Tax Allocation
  • § 8232.2 Tribal Notarial Acts Recognition
  • § 12735 Governor'S Federal Compliance Application

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 38506.
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